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The CH-148 Cyclone helicopter is prepared on the flight deck before a departure from HMCS Charlottetown, during EX STEADFAST DEFENDER 24, in the North Sea, on 19 February 2024. Photo by: Pte Brendan Gamache, Canadian Armed Forces Photo
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28 September 2024
Rocky Mountain Conference on Security and Defence (RMCSD) |
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Join us for a free talk with Lieutenant-General Derek Macaulay, CMM, MSM, CD, Deputy Commander, United Nations Command (UNC) on 28 September 2024, 1900 hrs MT. LGen Macaulay will share his insights on the unique US-led multinational headquarters, its history, and its role in overseeing the Korean Armistice. In this presentation, he will explore the UNC's contributions to peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region, as well as Canada’s role in the Pacific. United Nations Command
Worth More Than a DIME
Lieutenant-General Derek Macaulay CMM, MSM, CD
Deputy Commander, United Nations Command Saturday, 28 September 2024
Doors Open 1830 hrs | Presentation at 1900 hrs (MT)
The Military Museums (TMM) All are welcome. Invite a guest. Registration is required. |
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INTRODUCING
Let's Get Real
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I‍ntroducing Let’s Get Real — your go-to for sharp, timely, and trustworthy insights on security and defence issues affecting Canada’s Armed Forces and civilians. Hosted on LinkedIn, RAUSI brings together a panel of experts ready to dissect the latest events and spark engaging discussions. Three team members — The General, The Analyst, and The Strategist — have been introduced and posted to date. Stay tuned for further team intros this week, followed by on-going engagement. Join the conversation on LinkedIn and make your voice heard. |
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| ‍Truth, Duty, Valour
Timeless Principles or Outdated Ideas?Do you think Truth, Duty, Valour holds up in modern times? How have your own guiding principles evolved? Let’s discuss. > Read full post and comment on LinkedIn
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| ‍T‍he Korean War Didn't End in 1953North Korea continues to prepare its nuclear arsenal to attack the west. Canada’s allied defence and security establishments continue to train for counterattack. Are we ready?
More in-depth analysis is available on our website. > Read full post and comment on LinkedIn
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| ‍Is Canada Ready for United Nations Peacekeeping Reform?Is this the right time for Canada to lead the charge on peacekeeping reform, or should we focus on our own capabilities first? > Read full post and comment on LinkedIn
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Peacekeepers Day Ceremony 2024 |
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Several RAUSI members attended the Peacekeepers Day Ceremony, a few of whom joined for a photo op afterwards. Left to Right: Maj Bruce Henwood (Ret'd), Maj Kent Griffiths (Ret'd), Col Doug Stinson (Ret'd), MGen Paul Bury (Ret'd), LCol JJ Martin (Ret'd) at Peacekeeper Park, Calgary, AB, 11 August 2024 |
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Maj Kent Griffiths (Ret'd), Past President of RAUSI, and MGen Paul Bury (Ret'd), Director of RAUSI, were deeply honoured to attend the 2024 Peacekeepers' Day Ceremony, paying tribute to the brave individuals who have sacrificed for the cause of peace. Their presence underscores RAUSI's unwavering commitment to remembering and honouring the valiant efforts of Canadian peacekeepers.
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BOOK REVIEW
Big Data Surveillance and Security Intelligence: The Canadian Case |
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| Reviewed By Gregory B. Mitchell The book is a 290-page, edited volume of scholarly articles, intended to provide new perspectives on employment of Big Data Surveillance in the security intelligence sector of Canada’s Intelligence Enterprise (CIE). It is the product of a 2017 conference sponsored by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) as part of a large-scale, five-year, multi-partner research project. The project’s centre of gravity is the Surveillance Studies Centre at Queens University, where both Editors are directors. | |
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IN THE NEWS
Davie looking to acquire U.S. shipyard
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Davie is looking to acquire a U.S. shipyard to qualify to build polar icebreakers for the American government.
The White House announced this week that Levis, Que.-based Davie intends to make a new long-term commitment to American shipbuilding due to the Biden-Harris administration’s efforts to strengthen the sector in the U.S.
“Pending final site and partner selection, this would include a major investment in a U.S. shipyard,” the White House said in a statement. |
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IN THE NEWS
U.S. wants Canada to hit military spending target 'as rapidly as humanly possible': Biden's adviser |
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Canada and other countries that are laggards when it comes to military spending should hit the NATO-imposed target of spending two per cent of GDP "as rapidly as humanly possible," U.S. President Joe Biden's national security adviser told reporters on the sidelines of the Liberal cabinet retreat in Halifax on Sunday.
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King Charles III Coronation Medal |
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| The King Charles III Coronation Medal was created to mark the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III, which took place on May 6, 2023. It is the first Canadian commemorative medal to mark a coronation. The Medal is a distinguished honour awarded to individuals who have made significant contributions to society, service, or their community during the reign of King Charles III. Crafted with intricate detail, this medal symbolizes dedication and commitment to the values upheld by the monarchy. It serves as a lasting tribute to the recipients' outstanding achievements and their role in shaping a positive future for all.
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EVENT
Fallen Heroes screenings across Canada this September
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‍Please join us for screenings ofÂ
Fallen Heroes: Their Journey Home
Various Locations Across Canada
10 - 18 September 2024 Special Screening & Reception
Calgary, AB
10 September 2024 |
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| ‍Fallen Heroes is a powerful documentary about the Canadian Armed Forces in Afghanistan. It highlights the war’s impact on Canadians and is a tribute to the courage and bravery of our men and women in uniform. Find out more about screening locations, dates, and ticket sales. |
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‍RAUSI Vice President Karen Storwick is the Producer of Fallen Heroes. |
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All members are welcome to contribute newsworthy matters to future monthly issues of Dispatches by e-mailing us at admin@rausi.ca. The content submission deadline is Wednesday, 25 September 2024. Questions or submissions? Write to admin@rausi.ca.‍‍‍ We are excited to keep you informed about RAUSI and our upcoming events and news. If you ever find that this e-newsletter is not for you, simply click on the link at the bottom of this newsletter to unsubscribe. |
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RAUSI is a Canadian-based forum for global civilians, humanitarian, military and international police communities to present original thoughts on trending issues, in their formative stages, as they relate to global security and defence. Formed in 1920 as a think tank, RAUSI later evolved into a service organization for veterans in the decades following the World Wars. In this new era, RAUSI has evolved back into a think tank, publishing original content, curating extant articles, and sponsoring speaker’s symposia which amplify cross-disciplined models of 21st century security and defence. |
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